Comparison

Tracelocker vs QR Reader:QR Code Reader

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Tracelocker

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Tracelocker provides powerful self-certified registration for the supply and use of regulated goods via a secure Smartphone app. This data is notarised on the Blockchain, making the registered data instantly irrefutable. Have you purchased regulated goods with a TraceLocker QR code on it? Simply download the TraceLocker App and scan the QR code to report on how well the product worked for you. Are you a Retailer? Download the TraceLocker App and complete a Know Your Customer (KYC) check to gain access to advanced Retail features allowing you to create QR Codes, set best before dates and product URLs.

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QR Reader:QR Code Reader

Features
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FEATURES - Batch Scan - Scan history - Folders to stay organized - Scan all types of QR codes - QR Code detailed data cards - Safe all codes in your history - Save, export and share all barcodes - Scan, read, generate QR & Barcodes - Browse products and compare prices - Share using E-mail, IMessage, Facebook or Twitter - Link photos, LinkedIn, Youtube, App Store or Paypal - Read Websites, Contacts, Messages, Locations, Phone numbers, E-mails, Texts - Scan more types:QR Code, Barcode, Datamatrix, Code128, Code39,Code93, EAN-8, EAN-13 etc. SUBSCRIPTIONS - You can subscribe for PRO account with unlimited scans, products infos and no ads - Subscription options are: 1 week (3 days trial), 1 year or 1 month - Subscription automatically renews for the same price and duration period as the original package unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period - Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase - Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase - Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable https://sites.google.com/view/appqr/qrcode/agreement https://sites.google.com/view/appqr/qrcode/privacy

Screenshots

Tracelocker4 screens
QR Reader:QR Code Reader4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Tracelocker at none against QR Reader:QR Code Reader's shown. On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Tracelocker sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and QR Reader:QR Code Reader sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Tracelocker ships an update every 3 weeks, QR Reader:QR Code Reader every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
Tracelocker versus QR Reader:QR Code Reader: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTracelockerQR Reader:QR Code Reader
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.112.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size32 MB51 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAbbey Technology GmbH宝锋 吴

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Tracelocker

One-time1
  • User Report (Basic)$0.99
6 purchases

QR Reader:QR Code Reader

Subscriptions5
  • QR Code Reader+(Week Plan)3 Days trial$0.997 Days
  • QR Code Reader+(Month Special)$1.991 Month
  • QR Code Reader+(Month Plan)$2.991 Month
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  • QR Code Reader+(Year Special)$2.991 Year
  • QR Code Reader+(Year Plan)$3.991 Year
One-time1
  • QR Code Reader Pro$6.99

Questions

Is Tracelocker free?
Tracelocker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is QR Reader:QR Code Reader free?
QR Reader:QR Code Reader is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Tracelocker or QR Reader:QR Code Reader have ads?
QR Reader:QR Code Reader shows ads; Tracelocker does not.
Which is updated more often, Tracelocker or QR Reader:QR Code Reader?
Tracelocker ships an update every 3 weeks, and QR Reader:QR Code Reader every 2 weeks. Most recently, Tracelocker was updated on September 23, 2026 and QR Reader:QR Code Reader on September 19, 2026.

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